Fingertip Plasters

[Darwa]

I went to top up my supplies and to cut a boring story short, Elastoplast no longer make their awesome fingertip (butterfly) plasters. Thus far, I've not even been able to source any in-date stock of the Extra-Tough 15 Special Shapes Assorted Plasters pack that they were included in.

Does anyone have a good alternative, with a link to buy from, please? There are a plethora of unfamiliar outlets offering their own brand/unbranded butterfly plasters, but the unknown sets my spidey-senses off.

 

[British Red]

Just get a big roll of sticking plaster or some flat strips (with the padded wound covering) and a pair of scissors, cut some lengths and shape with scissors....sorted.

 

[Darwa]

Just get a big roll of sticking plaster or some flat strips (with the padded wound covering) and a pair of scissors, cut some lengths and shape with scissors....sorted.

Hehe. I've done 10 like this to fill in until I can find some sterile ones

 

[Barn Owl]

I agree with BR or use vet wrap, (the coloured sticky wrap you find in equestrian/ animal feed shops).
I cut the tube in half.

Wonder why they've stopped making them? like you say,very useful piece of first aid kit.

 

[swotty]

Superglue usually works for me!

 

[tartanferret]

Does anyone have a good alternative, with a link to buy from, please? There are a plethora of unfamiliar outlets offering their own brand/unbranded butterfly plasters, but the unknown sets my spidey-senses off.

Try this firm, http://www.countrywidehealthcare.co.uk/

They used to sell them a few years ago, although I can't find find a direct link to the plasters they used to sell. I used to work for them, ( I don't have any connection with them any more)

Regarding quality, It's the stuff that hospitals use.

I can sympathise with buying cheap naff ones, they fall off within an hour. The hospital spec ones do last

 

[Darwa]

Try this firm, http://www.countrywidehealthcare.co.uk/

They used to sell them a few years ago, although I can't find find a direct link to the plasters they used to sell. I used to work for them, ( I don't have any connection with them any more)

Regarding quality, It's the stuff that hospitals use.

I can sympathise with buying cheap naff ones, they fall off within an hour. The hospital spec ones do last

Perfect! Thanks for the link mate. Direct link (in case anyone else wants some) is: http://www.countrywidehealthcare.co.uk/fabric-plasters.html

I've ordered some now, along with another £40 worth of stuff that I didn't realise I needed

 

[hiraeth]

I work on building sites , and find the best thing to use is gaffa tape.

 

[david1]

i prefer insulation tape